Totalizing with dataTaker DT8x Data Loggers

Utilizing dataTaker Intelligent Universal Input Dataloggers Systems integrators often receive requests for help with datalogging applications that require totalizing to get volume, event counts or the total energy produced or consumed. Using the internal channel variables and calculation capabilities of the dataTaker DT8x series of intelligent dataloggers, it is quite easy to capture cumulative totals … Continued

Wind Speed and Direction Measurements Using a dataTaker DT8X Data Logger

Working With the Bestselling DT8X Series of Flexible Data Logger The popular dataTaker line of data loggers are commonly employed for monitoring environmental conditions including wind speed and wind direction. Given the flexibility of the DT8X series dataloggers, there are several options in how these measurements are configured. Described here is a set-up that was … Continued

How to Monitor Pump and Motor Run Time

Using the Bestselling dataTaker DT8X Series Pump and motor run time are easily monitored using the popular dataTaker line of data loggers. Every product in the line except the DT82E environmental logger can monitor up to 8 motors or pumps using this method, while the DT82E can monitor 4 in this manner. The project requires … Continued

How To Automatically Unload Data From a DT8X Datalogger Using FTP

Using dataTaker’s Flexible DT8X Series Data Loggers This brief tutorial will show users how to automatically unload data from dataloggers in the popular DT8X series by using FTP. This is done to allow the loggers to periodically push the data automatically to a server without any user interaction required. Automatic unload is accomplished in a … Continued

Low-Cost Solutions for Chip and Board Level Tests

ADwin Real-Time Data Acquisition Systems Depending on the complexity of analog and digital technology-based IC chips and electronic boards, there are different test solutions available for R&D and production line testing. While complex and expensive chips and boards are tested with large, sophisticated testers, more cost-effective test solutions are a necessity when testing low-cost chips … Continued

Vehicle Emissions Dynamometer Calibration Properly Monitored

Influx Rebel LT Vehicle Data Logger Saves Users Time & Money CAS DataLoggers provided the data logging solution for a well-known original equipment manufacturer using a standard production diesel vehicle for an emissions dynamometer calibration procedure of their equipment at their plant. The test vehicle was locked in place on the dynamometer which had been … Continued

The World’s Fastest DT80

dataTaker DT80 Intelligent Data Logger Hits The Track Stephen Harrison, an employee at dataTaker Pty Ltd and Sales Manager for Australia and New Zealand, asked himself the question “How fast can a DT80 go?” The answer to date has been nearly 149 MPH and 0-124 MPH in 10 seconds. Stephen took his work both to … Continued

Making High Resistance Measurements with DT8x Data Loggers

For the DT8X Family of Data Loggers To measure the resistance of a particular device, the bestselling dataTaker DT8x family of data loggers uses the common technique of sourcing a highly accurate current through the device, measuring the resulting voltage, and then calculating the resistance as V/I. There are 2 current sources available at 2.5 … Continued

Upgrading DT8X Firmware Remotely

For the Best-Selling dataTaker DT8x Series of Data Loggers Users working with the best-selling dataTaker DT8x series of data loggers can easily upgrade their firmware remotely with the use of dataTaker’s DeTransfer supervision software, provided as a free download from the manufacturer. The DT8x series is renowned for its flexibility across many applications, its rugged … Continued

Configuring DT8x Data Loggers to Interface with Maple Displays via Modbus

Modbus Data Loggers Assist with Multiple Devices in the Field and Onsite Customers occasionally need to perform the task of interfacing their data loggers with the popular line of Maple displays, whether viewing their data on the plant floor or out in the field. Following is a quick tutorial on configuring the bestselling dataTaker DT8x … Continued